Permian Basin Board of Realtors to host Water Summit in Midland
Permian Basin Board of Realtors will host its first Water Summit on Tuesday, May 19, at the Bush Convention Center in Midland focused on water issues affecting the Permian Basin and regional real estate markets. According to information shared by the Permian Basin Board of Realtors, the free educational event is designed for real estate […]
Blong testifies before Texas Senate committee on West Texas water security
Midland Mayor Lori Blong testified this week before the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs in Austin regarding long-term water security challenges facing Midland and the Permian Basin, according to a post shared on Blong’s social media page. According to Blong, discussions focused on water access, desalination efforts, permitting processes and future […]
Midland Health Services reports more than 1,000 youth served in first four months of 2026
The Midland Health Services reported providing services to more than 1,000 Midland residents age 18 and younger during the first four months of 2026. According to department data, 304 children and teens received services in April, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,023. The department also administered 801 vaccines during April, increasing the total number of […]
Tall City Brewing celebrates American Craft Beer Week with events, tastings
Businesses and breweries across Midland are preparing to celebrate American Craft Beer Week with a series of events highlighting craft beverages, local hospitality, and community engagement. The celebration will take place May 12-17 at Tall City Brewing Co.. Organizers said the weeklong event will feature tastings, brewery events, live entertainment, and opportunities for residents and […]
Popular breakfast restaurant chain The Big Biscuit looks at Midland for possible expansion
Midland could be among the future expansion markets for The Big Biscuit, a breakfast-and-lunch restaurant franchise that is targeting Texas as part of its broader regional growth strategy. Announced in a press release, the company also said it is evaluating additional markets across Texas as it pursues franchise development opportunities, including potential expansion into Midland. […]
Texas Trophy Hunters Association to host Hunting & Fishing Extravaganza from May 15-17
The Texas Trophy Hunters Association will bring its Hunting & Fishing Extravaganza to Midland from May 15–17 at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena & Pavilion, offering outdoor enthusiasts a weekend focused on hunting, fishing, conservation, and the latest outdoor products. The three-day event will feature hunting and fishing guides, outfitters, outdoor brands, and exhibitors from […]
Cinergy opens adults only Speedway Extreme Karting track in Midland
Cinergy Entertainment officially opened Cinergy Speedway Extreme Karting Tuesday at its Loop 250 location in Midland following a media day held at the facility. The Midland Times received a walkthrough of the facility and track and interviewed Landon King, assistant general manager and go-karting manager for the Midland property. King said the track is considered […]
Netflix lawsuit alleges illegal collection of Texas consumer data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Monday against Netflix in Texas state court, alleging the company collected and disclosed Texans’ personal data without users’ consent, according to the Texas Attorney General’s Office. The lawsuit, filed under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, alleges Netflix tracked users’ viewing habits, devices, household networks, application usage, […]
Heritage USA Federal Credit Union Opens New Midland Location
Midland Times Midland Chamber of Commerce officials joined community members to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Heritage USA Federal Credit Union’s newest location at 6718 N Highway 349 in Midland. According to social media posts from the Midland Chamber of Commerce, the event marked continued growth and investment in the Midland community. […]
Midland Chamber of Commerce: Local Businesses Turn to Customer Data for Smarter Decisions
The Midland Chamber of Commerce highlights a growing shift among local businesses toward using real-time customer data to guide decision-making. Companies that adopt data-driven strategies have reported productivity gains of up to 63%, demonstrating the advantage of acting on current insights rather than outdated information. Many businesses already collect valuable data through point-of-sale systems, website […]